House debates

Thursday, 25 May 2017

Questions to the Speaker

Department of Parliamentary Services

3:11 pm

Photo of Ed HusicEd Husic (Chifley, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Treasurer) Share this | | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I have three questions for you. Firstly, could you update the House on the review into the Department of Parliamentary Services data breach that occurred in March this year; secondly, can you outline to the House the remedial actions taken in the aftermath of the breach; and, thirdly, can you inform the House whether DPS is subject to the Australian Privacy Principles and whether you believe there was a breach of these principles by DPS or its contractors?

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I thank the member for Chifley for his comprehensive questions, and I will ensure that he receives comprehensive answers. I will either report back to the House or write back to him in the coming days.